07-29-2014, 02:17 PM
ARRAIGNMENT & PRESS CONFERENCE NOTES
Arraignment:
Kibby's court-appointed attorney was frustrated -- I don't blame him. The Attorney General's office has sealed both the arrest and search warrants. It's one thing for the public not to be able to see them, but Kibby's counsel had no access and has no idea of the probable cause behind his client's arrest.
The judge said, essentially, that she had signed off on the warrants and that the probable cause hearing will be scheduled to occur within 10 days, so Kibby and his defense will get more access soon.
Kibby was ordered to be held on bail of $1,000,000 cash.
Search In-process:
The news break between the Arraignment Hearing and Press Conference showed FBI and local LE searching Kibby's property up and down. News reports indicate particular attention is being paid to an orange storage container on the property where his mobile home resides. Speculation is circulating that is where he kept Abby.
Attorney General (AG) Office and FBI Press Conference:
AG Foster, FBI Agent Ramsey, and Asst AG Jane Young all credited the public for keeping the story alive and keeping Abby's name and photo out there.
They also credited Abby, a child, for having the strength to get through the 9 months of whatever she endured (Young says they still don't know everything and are investigating).
In response to a reporter's question, Young said that there is currently only evidence to support one arrest in the case, but if it comes to light that other individuals were involved, they too will be pursued and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Arraignment:
Kibby's court-appointed attorney was frustrated -- I don't blame him. The Attorney General's office has sealed both the arrest and search warrants. It's one thing for the public not to be able to see them, but Kibby's counsel had no access and has no idea of the probable cause behind his client's arrest.
The judge said, essentially, that she had signed off on the warrants and that the probable cause hearing will be scheduled to occur within 10 days, so Kibby and his defense will get more access soon.
Kibby was ordered to be held on bail of $1,000,000 cash.
Search In-process:
The news break between the Arraignment Hearing and Press Conference showed FBI and local LE searching Kibby's property up and down. News reports indicate particular attention is being paid to an orange storage container on the property where his mobile home resides. Speculation is circulating that is where he kept Abby.
Attorney General (AG) Office and FBI Press Conference:
AG Foster, FBI Agent Ramsey, and Asst AG Jane Young all credited the public for keeping the story alive and keeping Abby's name and photo out there.
They also credited Abby, a child, for having the strength to get through the 9 months of whatever she endured (Young says they still don't know everything and are investigating).
In response to a reporter's question, Young said that there is currently only evidence to support one arrest in the case, but if it comes to light that other individuals were involved, they too will be pursued and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.